Venice-Lido: The Beach 3 by sandra46

Photography • Atmosphere/Mood • posted on Jun 29, 2014

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The beach during a glorious sunset after a winter storm. In summer the view is very different, with the cabins and the umbrellas to protect the guests from the sun. In the mist you can see the bulky shape of the Excelsior Hotel. The Hotel Excelsior has always been the focal point of social life on the Venice Lido and is one of the most luxurious and famous hotels in the world. It was made famous during the mid 1920s when it became one of the most fashionable spots in Europe with its very own cabaret called Chez Vous. The Excelsior was the creation of architect Nicolo Spada working with Giuseppe Volpi of the Italian Great Hotel Company (Compagnia Italiana Grandi Alberghi or CIGA) and opened on 21st July 1908 with a festive band, fireworks and over three thousand invited guests from all over the world. Situated on the beach near the Quattro Fontaine it was a vast edifice built according to that unique Venetian style tinged with Byzantine and Moorish influences, according to the local fin-de-siecle style. It was such a success that the American financier Pierpont Morgan was able with some justification to quip that 'In America, those who have visited Europe talk more of the Excelsior Palace than they do of the Doge's Palace.' Close to the summer location of the Venice Casino and the building where the Venice Film Festival takes place at the Lido every September, the Excelsior is not the only famous Hotel in the Island. The Grand Hotel des Bains, currently undergoing major renovation, was the setting for Thomas Mann's classic novel Death in Venice, and the film starring Dirk Bogarde made by Luchino Visconti in 1971. Thanks for your kind comments.

Comments (46)

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Faemike55

10:23AM | Sun, 29 June 2014

Fabulous capture and fascinating history thanks for sharing

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erlandpil

10:26AM | Sun, 29 June 2014

good shot erland

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Jean_C

10:39AM | Sun, 29 June 2014

Really wonderful capture! Thanks for the infos.

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Leije

10:56AM | Sun, 29 June 2014

Great capture, it makes me think to an ancient painting !

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eekdog

11:46AM | Sun, 29 June 2014

what a great atmosphere in this photo. well taken..

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claude19

12:18PM | Sun, 29 June 2014

superb shot with this blur...like a painting work of a pre-impressionnist painter !!!

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GARAGELAND

12:29PM | Sun, 29 June 2014

Nice and moody.

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bazza

12:52PM | Sun, 29 June 2014

Fantastic capture and Info Sandra!

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durleybeachbum

12:55PM | Sun, 29 June 2014

It does look incredibly romantic!

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Cyve

1:02PM | Sun, 29 June 2014

Thank you for these informations and thank also for a marvelous picture! Fantastically well captured my friend !!!

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jayfar

2:03PM | Sun, 29 June 2014

I love the haze, very atmospheric Sandra.

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flaviok

2:25PM | Sun, 29 June 2014

Impressionante, magnifica captura e info minha amiga, aplausos (5)

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Darkwish

2:38PM | Sun, 29 June 2014

I like this shot! Love sepia tone!

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Radar_rad-dude

2:41PM | Sun, 29 June 2014

A beautiful photo and marvelous write-up, Sandra! Most excellent work! Bravo!

alanwilliams

4:52PM | Sun, 29 June 2014

a dreamlike beauty

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jeroni

5:17PM | Sun, 29 June 2014

Splendid composition and colors my friend

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wysiwig

5:26PM | Sun, 29 June 2014

Fabulous misty image and most interesting history.

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FredNunes

7:49PM | Sun, 29 June 2014

Wow. An amazing atmosphere you have caught here! Great!

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Richardphotos

8:21PM | Sun, 29 June 2014

impressive view and for foggy conditions you still got good detail

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lhumungus

8:51PM | Sun, 29 June 2014

Awesome image.

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rachris480907

10:29PM | Sun, 29 June 2014

Excellent shot and history lesson!

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Chipka

11:28PM | Sun, 29 June 2014

Your write-ups are always as interesting as your photos, and this is another fantastic combination; I love the mood of this image and the way it evokes so many different things. I'm in "writer mode" tonight, and so I won't be surprised if this image inspires something as images tend to do. This is great! I love the haze in the distance, the sense of calm, and the colors are soothing and quite warm. I love this. It's making a trip into my favorites.

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